50 Best Wine Bars near East York

“Great food. Great service. Definitely will return to try other dishes. Spicy 😥“

“We had a large party to celebrate our daughter’s engagement to her fiancé last weekend with well over 80 people to feed. The food from Skara was on time, hot and delicious! Our guests kept asking us where the delicious gyros was from. Skara! I would highly recommend Skara for your catering needs. I will definitely continue to use them. #bestgyros #skaracatering #catering #partyfood“

“A lovely modern bistro tucked away in Kensington Market and a great spot for a date night. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the service was attentive throughout the meal.

We enjoyed the food. The mackerel crudo was clean, refreshing and nicely prepared. The chicken liver ravioli did not disappoint, especially when paired with the bread we ordered. We also shared the steak and had a strawberry dessert at the end.

Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience, and since they change the menu regularly, we would definitely come back to try more dishes in the future.“

“A beautiful 10th wedding anniversary celebration. The entire team created a flawless experience.“

“We had a fantastic experience here for brunch! The food was delicious, and the servers were exceptionally warm, attentive, and friendly throughout our visit.
​They are wonderfully welcoming to families, complete with high chairs for the kids. The kitchen even brought out a strawberry carved into a beautiful rose with a sprinkle of powdered sugar for each kid—such a creative and thoughtful touch!
​We had a great time and will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend!“

“Loved the atmosphere, we referred to the decor as 60s/70s cool without overplaying their hand. Also, the teeny sized drinks allowed us to sip and try their signature cocktails without getting too wild. Coming back for Neeka (Knee - Ka) ‘sorry for the likely bad spelling’ and team.“

“Came here with a recommendation from friends and stayed from dinner right through into the night on a Thurs- the DJs were amazing playing salsa records and the sound coming from the stereo was great it was not fatiguing to the ear. Food was really good and the selection of wines were varied and well priced. Our server Azzie was amazing, extremely knowledgeable and attentive she showed us a very good time thank-you!!!“

“Great vibes, first time here and definitely not last“

“Not only the best place to eat in the neighbourhood; one of the best in all of Toronto. Always imaginative additions to the menu. Great service.“

“Amazing restaurant. The outdoor space in the back is great even in the winter. The sharing plates are so good and the wine selection is amazing.“

“This is my favorite local pub. superb food, yummy drinks, good vibes, friendly service, good times.“

“Very cozy and homey! Been getting ads for it and we weren't even in the province, so we knew we had to check it out! The food was so delicious, and clearly homemade and not all greasy-fast-foodish. Spaghetti was delicious and big, filling portions. The options for meat was delicious as well, tenderly cooked and seasoned. Would love to come back when we can!!! Staff is friendly and the wait times for food were quick!“

“Participated in the omakase wine pairing event $270, included tax and tips. A very good deal to enjoy omakase with 7 glasses of wine pairing. Good services, clean environment, fresh ingredient.

The only minus is the chair. I was sitting at the bar and the chair was too high. I am short and need to jump off from the chair.“

“This was an amazing experience for us. The food, service, atmosphere and the view was spectacular. Thankyou David, Ashley and the rest of the staff for making us feel very special on the occasion of our 50th wedding anniversary.“

“Amazing food! Will be back!“

“Delicious natural wines and creative dishes. Outstanding service, particularly from a gentleman named Nahuel, who is very attentive, knowledgeable about wines, and makes you feel well taken care of. A fun place with good energy for a night out in the neighbourhood.“

“What a charming and welcoming place. We sat at the bar and had some drinks and some snacks and everything was amazing. The crispy dill pickle tofu was mind blowing 🤯. Loved the mackerel dumplings as well. Service was warm and attentive. Don’t miss it on your next night out in Toronto!“

“This restaurant puts out consistently good food. We have gone there so many times and have never been disappointed. Highly recommend it!“

“OMG. We loved Sommelier Factory and Maria, our sommelier! She was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. At her suggestion, we did blind wine flights. The wine was spectacular, but Maria's knowledge she shared was phenomenal! This is a definite must stop! We were only sad because we ate just before arriving there. Their food looks incredible too!

Thank you Maria and Sommelier Factory for a wonderfully memorable adventure!“

“First visit to Wood Owl. The food was very tasty, particularly the pork chop and the pasta special. The smoked trout dip with chips is a great starter to share over a drink or glass of wine.

We found the service friendly and attentive. It’s a small space, so I would recommend making reservations. Regarding their two-hour policy - many smaller restaurants have this policy for two people. However, we sat there for three hours because the restaurant was not totally full. However, we were there on a Wednesday
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“Great atmosphere, amazing food and service! Staff was knowledgeable and accommodating to Celiac Disease.“

“Enjoyed my birthday dinner. Very friendly service.“

“Keep it short and simple. Me and classmates went out to celebrate end of term drinks. The drinks and food were good. But our server Dylan was the best part of the night. Never wrote a review before but me and classmate who works in the service industry agreed he deserved a shout out. Great place and great service.“

“This restaurant is outstanding, exceptional experience. Met the Manager named Brad, struck up a bond instantly, he was a host with flair, attention to detail, and ran a finely curated experience. The food was exceptionally good, be sure to try the grilled jerked chicken, coconut rice, mac pie, fritters, and of course... the Lickle Patties. Very tasty food, well presented and the hot pepper sauce is euphoric.“

“Good food and service, nice atmosphere 🍷“

“Came here with a group of friends a couple of weeks ago and honestly it exceeded every expectation we had. The duck confit was perfectly balanced, rich but not heavy, and paired beautifully with the wine list our server helped us navigate. The room has this warm, moody lighting that makes the whole evening feel special without being pretentious. We stayed way longer than planned and nobody wanted to leave, which is always the best sign.“

“Just opposite Metro centre, great atmosphere, fantastic dishes. If you like truffle or eat gluten free they have some amazing options. TJ was a great host and accommodated our requests and helped us choosing items. Fantastic experience we will be back!“

“We came here for the first time and honestly had such a lovely experience! 🤍 Even though we came pretty close to closing time, our server Macai was so kind and welcoming. He and the rest of the staff were genuinely so friendly and made us feel comfortable.

And the Sophia Pizza… OMG! 🤌🏼 It was honestly the best! We absolutely loved it. Since it was our first time here, we tried the Happy Hour version, but next time we’re definitely ordering the regular one for sure!

Such a great first experience. We’ll definitely be back! ❤“

“Have been to Henry’s multiple times now and everything is always top notch. The service is exceptional, prompt without feeling rushed. The wait staff are attentive, kind and knowledgeable about the menu and wine pairings. “The table” special on Tuesdays is an unbeatable deal, Michelin quality food at every day pricing. Completely unparalleled in Toronto. The shrimp toast is a must on any visit.“

“Nupur was so so amazing such a very nice accommodating server and would ask for her to take care of us. Next time we come.
Let me just say the food was outstanding and it definitely gave me something to talk about as there was a few new introduced flavours that I wasn’t expecting in the very best way. Highly recommend, cheers“

“Cute place and great amount of food for the price, the caviar plate and the appetizer was very tasty. The owners were attentive as well.
My only problem was that there was a bit too much black pepper on the steak, otherwise I like it ( if you like well done). The tiramisu was nice but the chocolate mousse was watery. Overall would recommend it.“

“Excellent food. and very friendly staff. The mushroom salad, veal marsala, and the short ribs were fantastic. We highly recommend this restaurant.“

“Tried the 10-course tasting menu atEnigma, over $330 per person including automatically 20% +5% tips.

The service was truly top-notch: attentive, professional, and excellent throughout the evening.

Unfortunately, the food was a bit disappointing for a Michelin-starred restaurant. The oysters were quite fishy and didn’t taste very fresh, and the foie gras also had a noticeable fishy taste. Most dishes were also on the salty side.

The highlights were the crispy-coated salmon, which was tender and delicious, the chicken with lobster sauce, and especially the pumpkin ice cream for dessert.

Overall, amazing service, but the food didn’t quite live up to my expectations for the price and Michelin-starred reputation.“

“Gully is the perfect blend of delicious food, amazing vibes, and heartwarming hospitality! ❤ A special shoutout to Naleen for the incredible service that made our evening extra special. Everything from the ambience to the food felt warm, welcoming, and unforgettable. If you’re looking for great food and even better vibes, Gully is definitely the place to be!“

“good food. interesting western and Korean fusion“

“Food is so authentically good!“

“It had been a while since we have been to Tutti Matti, we had forgotten what a gem this place is. Chef Alida is magical, she prepares her food with such love it was like coming home. I had the homemade gnocchi that was delicious. My husband had a pizza and it was one of the best we've had anywhere, better than the pizza in Naples!“

“Excellent food and excellent staff“

“Amazing pasta and pizza!“

“Excellent little nibbles at Bar Banane! I would definitely recommend trying all of them along with the fantastic cocktails. The small plates make it fun to sample a variety of bites rather than settling on just one. A five-star experience for me.“

“Great spot for creative cocktails.“

“Great food great atmosphere 👏🍷“

“Outstanding food, attentive wait staff and chef. Great atmosphere!! We will be returning for sure.“

“This is a really cute cafe and wine bar tucked on a side street off Queen. The food and drink menu is delicious and creative, and I love the dog theme. This is my favorite place to sit and work in, the vibe and atmosphere are perfect for it.“

“Obsessed with Tommy’s! So many cute touches that make it a unique, cozy date spot. The staff are kind and hilarious, with good recommendations for drinks. The atmosphere is unmatched, I always recommend this spot to friends when we’re in the area. So glad to have this in the neighborhood: all the compliments are justified.“

“Just had our first dinner at Alma and LOVED it! So delicious! I will dream about the fritters tonight, but also loved every dish we had. We will definitely go back“

“This location is expertly designed and I personally feel that boxcar serves the best coffee beans in the city (subtext roasters) but the atmosphere in here was so unbearable today I have to deduct a star. European Son by The Velvet Underground & Nico is an iconic track, but it is not conducive to any of the activities that happen at a coffee shop. After suffering through eight minutes of this song while trying to write an email… I’m not coming back here any time soon. The music was playing so loudly that I could barely communicate with the barista to order.“

“A lovely Italian restaurant with a welcoming atmosphere and delicious food. The menu offers a nice selection of Italian classics, and the dishes are well presented. The overall experience was enjoyable, with friendly service and a pleasant dining atmosphere. A great spot for anyone who appreciates Italian cuisine. I would happily recommend it to others.“

“Food is great and reasonably priced ,great drinks and the staff are excellent ,well trained and have a laugh with you .The manager made me a Caesar (cocktail) and converted me …. Will definitely be back“

“Tried the half Vinegar Chicken and really enjoyed it. The paprika-heavy rub gave the chicken plenty of flavor, and it was roasted perfectly with juicy meat and crispy skin. Despite the name, don’t expect an acidic, vinegar-forward gravy. Instead, the sauce is subtle and slightly sweet from the roasted shallots, complementing the chicken without overpowering it.

The roasted potatoes and pickled pepperoncini were excellent accompaniments, adding both heartiness and a bright, tangy contrast to the dish.

Apparently, this is Danny’s signature dish, inspired by one served at Bernie’s in Brooklyn and it’s easy to see why it’s become a standout.“